M is for Museum & P is for Playdate
Join us the 2nd Friday of the month for our M is for Museum/P is for Playdate program! Each month, we read a story, then do a related craft or activity. Note: The September 2023 program will be on the 3rd Friday of the month due to the museum's maintenance shutdown. These programs have been […]
Steam Train, Dream Train Exhibition Opening
Join us for a wondrous new exhibit featuring the rarely seen, original art from the iconic children’s book Steam Train, Dream Train, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld, and written by Sherri Duskey Rinker. The story explores a fantastical, nighttime journey on a train filled with creatures, toys, and treats, brought beautifully to life by one of the best […]
NBDMHC Exhibition Opens
We are honored to welcome the National Black Doll Museum of History & Culture for a visiting special exhibition designed by curator and Executive Director Debra Britt. This exhibition will explore how black dolls have played a critical role in building a diverse American society and rich African American culture. They help tell the stories […]
Loose Parts Play Exhibition Opening
Let your imagination run wild in our new exhibition in the Family Discovery Gallery! Children learn best when they are given the freedom to explore and experiment with open-ended materials. Loose parts are materials that can be moved, carried, combined, redesigned, lined up, and taken apart and put back together in multiple ways. In this […]
Patton Author Talk & Book Signing
General George S. Patton, Jr. once remarked that World War II undoubtedly would have lasted a lot longer were it not for his soldiers and his wife. Those who knew the Pattons were aware of the vital role Beatrice played in his reaching his destiny, but few others understood the singular impact of this remarkable […]
Children’s Business Fair
Weather Update as of Friday, Sept. 22, 2023: The Children's Business Fair is a rain or shine event! If you are signed up as a vendor for the fair, please check the e-mail you provided during registration. The event organizers have shared information with you regarding what will transpire in the event of rain. Could […]
Sherri Duskey Rinker Visit: SOLD OUT
Bestselling children's book author Sherri Duskey Rinker will be visiting the Wenham Museum during her 2023 national book tour! In celebration of our new exhibit, Sherri will be reading her book, Steam Train, Dream Train, and reading her new book, Construction Site: Taking Flight!. Sherri will be signing books as well. Her books are available […]
Museum Closed
The Wenham Museum is closed on Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Tour: The Patton Family in New England
The Patton Family in New England Tour chronicles the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. On the tour, you will see four rooms within the Patton Homestead that are filled with military memorabilia, family heirlooms, photography, books, and papers that comprise a collection known […]
M is for Museum & P is for Playdate
Join us the 2nd Friday of the month for our M is for Museum/P is for Playdate program! Each month, we read a story, then do a related craft or activity. These programs have been designed to address MA curriculum standards for Pre-K in Reading and Literature, Science, Personal and Social Development and Peer Relationships. […]
M is for Museum & P is for Playdate
Join us the 2nd Friday of the month for our M is for Museum/P is for Playdate program! Each month, we read a story, then do a related craft or activity. These programs have been designed to address MA curriculum standards for Pre-K in Reading and Literature, Science, Personal and Social Development and Peer Relationships. […]
Tour: The Patton Family in New England
The Patton Family in New England Tour chronicles the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. On the tour, you will see four rooms within the Patton Homestead that are filled with military memorabilia, family heirlooms, photography, books, and papers that comprise a collection known […]